What's happening
This bill requires that a service center for independent living be established in Ontario County, New York.
Why it matters
Expands access to disability services. By requiring a service center for independent living in Ontario County, the bill ensures that local residents with disabilities have easier access to resources, advocacy, and support aimed at promoting independent living.
Reduces travel barriers for residents. People with disabilities in Ontario County would no longer need to travel long distances to neighboring counties for assistance, which can be a significant obstacle, especially for those with mobility challenges.
Promotes community integration and inclusion. Locating a center within Ontario County can help foster greater inclusion, community participation, and self-sufficiency among people with disabilities, potentially improving overall quality of life and social outcomes in the region.
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Open Disability Center in Ontario
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- Referred to education
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Open Disability Center in Ontario
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Brian Kolb
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2434
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 13, 2017
Introduced by Sen. HELMING -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to requiring a service center for independent living to be located in the county of Ontario
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 1124 of the education law, as amended by section 28 of part B of chapter 57 of the laws of 2008, is amended to read as follows:
4. Additional service centers shall be located in the cities of Niagara Falls, Olean, Troy, Amsterdam, Newburgh, Corning, Ithaca, Cortland, Auburn, Watertown, Plattsburgh, Batavia, Massena and Glens Falls, the counties of Delaware, Ontario and Rockland, the county of Orange, in either the city of Middletown or Port Jervis or in the town of Deerpark, Greenville, Mount Hope, Warwick or Wawayanda or in the village of Goshen, in the county of New York to serve the Harlem community, and in the counties of Putnam, Sullivan and Herkimer.
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of April next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03337-01-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to requiring a service center for independent living to be located in the county of Ontario
Purpose
To include in the list of service centers for independent living eligible for Education Department funding.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 1124 of the education law to add the County of Ontario as a service center for independent living.
Justification
The state legislature recognizes the important work of independent living centers by appropriating funding for the 35 existing independent living centers. Because no center in Ontario County's is designated as a service center, Ontario County did not receive state funding. In order to provide expanded services for its disabled population, Ontario County seeks state identification and support for a service center for independent living.
Legislative history
S.7264 of 2007/2008, S.2797 of 2009/2010 S.4689 of 2015/2016
Fiscal implications
To the extent of and within the amounts appropriated therefore.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of April next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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